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Road closure by-law passes final reading Bryan Passifiume

ECA Review Reporter A by-law to close a portion of Oscar street passed final reading during the Monday, January 14 meeting of

Coronation Town Council. Many Coronation residents might not know where “Oscar Street” is -- according to town CAO Sandra Kulyk it exists on municipal survey maps as an undeveloped road allotment in the southeast

corner of town. Even though the street itself may not physically exist, permission from Alberta Transportation had to be obtained to ‘close’ the road. The owner of the land that contains the street allotment made the request to

council in order to consolidate his land holdings. Oscar street is located on the land parcel immediately east of Highway 872 sandwiched between Highway 12 and the Canadian Pacific right of way. Also to be closed is a road diversion paralleling the southern leg of a railway line between Coronation and Youngstown that was abandoned in 1952.

Issue tabled A motion proposed by Mayor Dawna Elliot during the Monday, December 10 council meeting to link a councillor’s pay with their submission of monthly activity reports has been tabled. Voting on the issue was set to take place during the January 14 meeting, but was put off due to the absence of Councillors Brett Alderdice and Mark Stannard. The issue will be discussed further at the upcoming corporate services committee meeting.

Water charges written off

A fiery sunset lights up a hay bale and wooden fence southwest of Veteran. As the days grow longer towards the arrival of spring in a few months, analysts are predicting a good year for Alberta’s grain producers, courtesy of world-wide market predictions and mother nature. ECA Review/B. PASSIFIUME

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An incomplete water shut-off following a broken water pipe has left a Coronation resident facing a $322 water bill. In mid-November, public works crews were dispatched to turn off the water at an unoccupied residence in the trailer park due to a broken water pipe. When the December utility bill arrived showing 125 cubic metres of water usage, the resident investigated and discovered that a large mass of ice had formed underneath the mobile home. Further investigation revealed that the shut-off valve had not been entirely closed, allowing a trickle of water through. Public works crews visited the residence in early January and managed to work the valve closed. Council unanimously voted to waive December’s water bill for the property as the water usage was not deemed to be the responsibility of the owner.

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ECA Review Reporter A low number of Instructional and professional development days in the 2013-2014 school year have prompted Prairie Land School Division trustees to invite public input on proposed changes to the school calendar. During the regular board meeting on Wednesday, January 9, trustees expressed concern that the existing school calendar does not provide the quality of education that students require. The board is inviting community members, stakeholders and parents to review proposed changes to the calendar and provide their input. Information can be found on the school board’s website.

Dual Credit Programs Opportunities for high school students to receive post secondary credits have been retained thanks to the continuation of a $97,000 dual credit funding grant. Dual Credit programs allow students to earn post secondary credits while still in high school. The funds will be used to support student enrollment In Red Deer College’s Paving Health Pathways program. Prairie Land School Division has partnered with Lakeland College and East Central Alberta Catholic Schools to allow students to earn dual credits In courses related to Early Childhood Education, Environmental Sustainability and Heavy Oil and Gas, Fifty-five students have

School Lockdown The Sandy Hook school shootings have prompted trustees to direct administration to review the board’s lockdown and emergency preparedness procedures. The move is meant to ensure schools and faculty have a consistent understanding of the board’s procedures and to ensure students are kept safe during a crisis. School lockdowns occur for a number of reasons, Including threats Inside or outside of the school. In early November Delia school was placed in lockdown while Drumheller RCMP tracked an armed fugitive in the town. Those interested in reviewing their school’s lockdown procedures are invited to contact the school’s principle or consult the school’s health and safety manual on the Prairie Land School/Division’s website.

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Plans for Hardisty Airport to become regional transportation hub Bryan Passifiume

ECA Review Reporter The Town of Hardisty is developing a business case to make their airport a regional transportation hub, but they might have competition. Hardisty Town Council, during their Tuesday, December 11 council meeting, passed a motion to actively pursue a public-private partnership and to send letters of intent to Flagstaff County, the Municipal District of Provost, Alberta Transportation and local industry. The idea of partnering with local industry to benefit the airport came out of discussions on how to address problems with the facility’s lighting system. The airport’s runway lighting system, used by pilots for operations at night or in times of reduced visibility, was destroyed in the summer of 2012 after a lightning strike. Estimates to replace the system are over $200,000. According to interim CAO Sandy Otto, such a large outlay of taxpayer’s money to repair the system wasn’t an option. The Alberta Government built a network of small airports around the province in the 1970s. In the 1990s they transferred ownership of the airports to the municipalities they were built in.

In the weeks since the December 11 motion was passed, council learned that a similar campaign was already underway by Flagstaff County Council to convert Killam-Sedgewick airport into a regional airport. To the outside observer it would seem that a battle is being waged over which airport should be upgraded. According to Otto, the energy companies near Hardisty are more keen on investing in the airport closer to home. Hardisty Council’s vision for the future of the airport is regionalization -- not only within Flagstaff county but with neighbouring municipalities, including Provost. “It makes sense,” Otto told The Review. “[Hardisty Airport] serves the needs of industry -- this is where their economic activity is happening.” Councillor Jeremy Ottenbreit expressed similar views during discussions at the Tuesday, January 8 Hardisty Town Council meeting. “It’s going to be industry driven,” he told council. “Industry isn’t going to want to have [an airport] in Killam, they’re going to want it here.” “Killam has the exact same airport we do,” Otto said at the meeting. “It’s just that their lights work.”

Busy December on the roads for police Bryan Passifiume

ECA Review Reporter The Consort RCMP detachment has released their incident statistics for the month of December. Within Special Areas no. 4, RCMP members responded to 69 calls for service with roads taking a specific focus. Seventeen provincial traffic tickets were issued along with five written offense warnings. RCMP members also responded to 11 traffic collisions and two complaints of impaired driving in the month of December. Police also responded to one case each of theft from a motor vehicle and one theft of a truck. RCMP members issued two provincial liquor violations, responded to two cases of disturbing the peace, one violation of the firearms act and one assault.

Other incidents attended to by police included one incident under the Mental Health Act, one failure to comply with an undertaking (conditions by which an accused is released from custody), one failure to comply with a probation order, one breach of a long term supervision order, one uttering threats against a person, one administering of a ‘noxious thing’, one incident of mischief, one animal call, one person reported missing, three false alarms, two items found and three cases of assistance to the general public.

In the spirit of this idea of regionalization, Hardisty Mayor Kevin O’Grady reiterated the value of maintaining dialog between the Municipal District of Provost and Flagstaff County on the issue. While local industry has expressed interest in paying for the replacement of the runway lighting system, such a project cannot be carried out until the airport’s future is decided. Any lighting system installed would have to be removed if a new runway is constructed. As it stands, infrastructure improvements are needed if the Hardisty airport is to become the regional airport council envisions. Aside from the lighting issues, the airport’s runway is shorter and

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Banks don’t need our welfare Brenda Schimke ECA Review Journalist A December 2011 Senate Report noted that in 2010, the national student debt reached a record high of $13.5 billion, exclusive of provincial student loans, student lines of credit and student credit cards. The total student debt is likely more than double that amount. The problem didn’t happen overnight and no one party is completely to blame but there is a lot of blame to go around. Governments must take the blame for not funding public education adequately and momentarily forgetting how important an educated population is to economic growth and upward mobility. Banks have reaped all the rewards from student indebtedness and compliments of bank-friendly legislation have borne little of the risk and garnered all of the profits. Students bear some of the responsibility but can be given some leeway. For many students, going to post-secondary school is their first independence and they are young. With easy credit, no payments yet and a highly charged consumThe bank lobby is erist society, it should not be unexpected that these strong and powerful in young people can be somewhat irresponsible Ottawa and they don’t with student credit. When Canada believed want to assume any risk in the importance of education, government loans for bad student loans. were a social program that was developed to reduce barriers to higher education. Yet in their mad dash to eliminate the deficit then Finance Minister, Paul Martin and the Liberal Government turned the student loan program upside down and moved student lending to the banks. At the same time, the Liberals protected the banks by restricting student loans from being discharged through bankruptcy and gave banks legislative power to charge students some of the highest interest rates going. Today those paying off student loans on a fixed term are charged eight per cent interest (prime + three per cent). Yet a 10-year fixed mortgage can be as low as 6.75 per cent or a 5-year car loan 7.89 per cent. Something is fundamentally wrong when banks are allowed, under legislation, to charge interest rates on student loans as high as a personal car loan. It makes even less sense when you realize that student loan repayment is all but guaranteed by the taxpayers. Banks are making excessive profits, not because they are extraordinary business geniuses whose executives deserve multi-million dollar bonuses, but often, as in the case of student loans, because of favourable legislation. The Conservative Government made some minor changes to the bankruptcy laws for student loans but it was more window dressing than actual change. The bank lobby is strong and powerful in Ottawa and they don’t want to assume any risk for bad student loans. They want to continue their irresponsible riskfree behaviour of pushing huge debt onto unsuspecting students. Economic growth happens when bright, enthusiastic 20-year olds, armed with a good education start careers, build a business, get married, have children and buy homes. Large student loans, with high-interest rates, do the opposite. The family-friendly, economically-minded Conservative Government has a majority and they have the power to change the horrible missteps made by the former Liberal Government. It should be a priority for this government to restore adequate funding to schools so that tuition fees are reasonable and stop the student debt madness. A social program to help young people get an education – okay. A social program that enriches the banks and burdens graduates and taxpayers – not good – at all!

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Aboriginal turmoil by Herman Schwenk rest of us it would be a source of pride. From what What a mess! The Federal Government has a I am reading, a real problem these people have is serious problem to solve and it is not a problem a loss of dignity. Ownership of real property sure that this Government created. When the would go a long way to restoring dignity. Europeans moved onto this continent the aborigiThere is no doubt that a large number of our nals were still mostly living in the stone age. aboriginal people in this country are living in Their governance structure was tribal. third world conditions. There really is These tribes were led by self appointed no reason other than the antiquated Chiefs and for the most part many of these treaties for this to happen in a rich tribes spent much of their time fighting country like ours. However, just and killing one another over territorial pouring more money into the system is disputes. not the answer. It seems to still be in their DNA that the The aboriginals are Canadians just Chief is the supreme authority and is not like the rest of us. There are some to be questioned by the ordinary people. I Chiefs that would like us to think that think a majority of the 600 plus bands in they are a separate sovereign nation Canada today still have this tribal from the rest of Canada. That thinking Schwenk mindset. is a non starter because it is false. That needs to change but how? They did not acquire the land, they When Canada was colonized (and it was), the just happened to be the first to occupy the land. To aboriginals were allocated blocks of land known achieve equal status as citizens with the rest of as reservations through treaties negotiated by the country, a way has to be found or developed representatives of the British Crown as Canada for them to make a meaningful monetary contridid not exist as a nation at that time. bution to Canada instead of demanding There were two reasons for creating these rescontinuous handouts that are made possible by ervations at that time. One was to provide for taxpayers in the rest of the country. At present humanitarian assistance as many of them were there are numerous Chiefs that are scamming the starving to death on the prairies due to the decisystem of millions of dollars for personal benefit mation of the bison herds. that is intended for the The other reason I think people they claim to There needs to be a was once the colonial govrepresent. ernment had them located The “Idle No More” on the reservations they way for the ordinary band movement is not going to go were more or less out of away until these people can sight and out of mind. This see that there is going to be member to acquire may have worked for a some significant improvewhile when Canada was ment from their property rights. going through the nation perspective. They do need building process. It is now to be careful, however, as to obvious that this was a how they conduct themshort sighted solution that was and is not selves with this action. The Canadian people are sustainable. not necessarily on their side. They will only tolThe reservations are by their nature a comerate so much negative impact on their income munal system. With a communal system and way of life. After a while this will be pereveryone owns everything collectively but no one ceived as black mail and public opinion will not owns anything personally. This automatically tolerate this kind of action for long. makes everyone a second class citizen. Thus there While this government did not create this is no real incentive to take pride in the ownership problem, they are going to have to solve it. I have of the band held assets. There needs to be a way never been impressed with John Duncan the curfor the ordinary band member to acquire proprent minister of Indian affairs. He just does not erty rights. For example if they acquired their project much inspiration. house from the effort of their own sweat like the Turn to Tried, Pg 5

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Writing on behalf of the stray cats in Castor Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of the stray cats in Castor. All this winter and for several years before, I have been feeding the cats cruel people drop off around town. These poor creatures endure the cold and hunger and loneliness caused by that cruelty. It is not their fault they’ve been abandoned. Recently two of the cats I’ve been feeding have been injured; one has had her

tail almost removed, another has had one of her front feet injured causing it to be helpless should it be attacked by dogs or, God forbid, people. At first I thought the one with the injured tail had, perhaps, slept on the engine of someone’s car and was thus injured when the vehicle was started. However, having a second one injured right after this, I believe it might be someone’s deliberate act. (Also, one of the usual visitors to my feeding station has not been

We need more of this kind of thinking Dear Editor, Hello and Happy New Year! Just a quick email to tell you that I enjoy your paper immensely. I particularly want to applaud Lois Perepelitz for this week’s “Nana’s Blog”, ‘Tragedies did bring out the good’, Jan. 10, Pg. 4. In my opinion, this is the best commentary about the new year that I have seen anywhere, the most appropriate and hopefully the most applicable. We need to

Tried and failed Cont’d from Pg 4 I do not think this situation will get resolved with him in charge. It occurred to me the other day that the only person that Stephen Harper has that may be able to clean up the mess is Jason Kenny, the current minister of immigration. That department was just as big a mess as Indian Affairs before he brought about some real meaningful and necessary changes. Two days after I had my brain wave, on January 11 I was watching Ezra Levant on Sun Media and he made an excellent case for Harper to appoint Jason Kenny to that portfolio. The Department of Indian Affairs seems to be as corrupt and secretive as the aboriginal bands are. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has been trying to get information for years from that Department on the salaries that the band councils have been paying themselves. So far what they have got has been minimal. What information they have got shows that the Chiefs and Band Councils are paying themselves salaries far in excess of what the Prime Minister, Premiers and city Mayors receive. The money received by an Indian band is supposed to be approved by the Department. Now can any one tell me why this kind of largess is allowed by government bureaucrats? Not only is this information kept secret from the taxpayers but the people on the reserves have no idea how much money their band receives and where it is spent. The system is rotten and corrupt to the core. It will take a much stronger minister than John Duncan to clean up the mess. Solving the problem is really complicated by the fact that what the Chiefs want and what their people need are two different issues. This may be the biggest challenge that Stephen Harper has faced since he became Prime Minister. My only comment is that if he can’t solve it there is no one in this country can. So far several Prime Ministers have tried and failed.

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The new birth that was experienced back in 1981 Dear Editor, againâ&#x20AC;? from a friend of ours stated in Ephesians 2:8 â&#x20AC;&#x153;For by Over the years, people have asked me when we were in high school. grace are you saved through questions about my faith so I have decided We shared this term with our faith and not of yourselves. It is to answer some of them in this letter to the parents and we laughed and the gift of God.â&#x20AC;? Jesus will editor which will explain what happened laughed over it. We thought this accept anyone the way they are to our family 32 years ago. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the was the biggest joke going but with all of their faults and probnew birth that we experienced back in 24 years later, we experienced lems. All He requires is a 1981. We have had people say that we what it was like to become born humble sincere attitude and a would get over this phenomenon. Just give again. It will change a heart of willingness to change and take it a little time. stone to a heart of flesh. I had a responsibility for everything That was 32 years ago and today we are heart of stone back then, we have done against Him and still hanging in there with the Lord. We although I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show it ask Him to forgive us and have also been told that we have a crutch outwardly. receive His forgiveness, confess we are depending on and that is true. Our This spiritual experience, the Him with our mouths and crutch is Jesus Christ which is a better way I see it, is that the spirit of make Him Lord of our lives and crutch than depending on a lot of alcohol, God actually enters into your follow Him as best as we can, for example. innermost relying on His help. But getting being and Unfortunately, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our pride back to the new supernaturally that stops many of us from God enters your birth. It is a Bible changes you doing this. As it states in the experience; one from the inside Bible, God resists the proud but innermost being and that we highly out. The world gives grace to the humble. recommend to is busy trying Being born again is the same supernaturally changes everyone who to change a as coming to know Jesus perhas never had person from the sonally or becoming saved. you from the inside out. this experience. outside in. You Some people have asked me, This positive cannot see this saved from what? The answer spiritual experichange with is saved from having to go to a ence will give your natural place called hell which Jesus you more peace, happiness, love for eyes but you can feel it. You taught about. Now isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this a everyone, patience, courage and inner cannot see electricity or the terrible politically incorrect strength, etc.. It comes from the Lord wind either but you can feel it. statement to make these days Himself. We cannot manufacture it on our The spirit of God is like this. It but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the rules, own. does not cost any money and it Jesus did. Jesus being God in This experience does not make a person does not require one to belong the flesh has a right to make perfect and without problems but it does to any denominational church the rules. He has a right to make a person in right standing before or religion and you do not have everyone of us because He creGod as well as give eternal life and you to work for it or clean yourself ated us and died willingly for have the best advisor to help you with all of up first to get it. us. your problems. What a deal to have help It is a free gift from God as We did not evolve; rather we like this from God Himself simply by having a personal relationship with Him. What I am talking about is described in the Bible in John Chapter 3 where Jesus said to a man â&#x20AC;&#x153;You must be born again.â&#x20AC;? Jesus did not say that he had to belong to any religious organization or that he had to work for it. This man asked Jesus how he could have eternal life after he died. The man thought he had to have another physical birth but Jesus was telling him Bob Holowenko that he had to have a spiritual rebirth, one Phone: 403-742-6277 Fax: 403-742-8512 that you cannot see with your natural Box 685, Bay #5, 4707 42 St., Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 eyes. Allan and I first heard this term â&#x20AC;&#x153;born

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ECA Review Reporter Four face numerous charges following a search warrant executed by Three Hills RCMP. On Wednesday, January 9, police entered a residence in Lousana as part of an investigation into a stolen truck from Red Deer. Police recovered parts from the vehicle at the residence and later found the truck abandoned in a ditch south of town. Police also recovered a snowmobile reported stolen from Red Deer on Saturday, January 5. Three adult males and one adult female were arrested. Facing possession of stolen property charges are the female and one of the males. The two other males were found to have outstanding warrants and were remanded into custody. One of the males is facing prohibited weapons charges after a set of brass knuckles was found in his possession. The male and female facing stolen property charges have been released pending their court dates. Lousana is located 45 kilometres southeast of Red Deer north of Three Hills.

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Veteran business, Eagle Agro celebrated 10th year Cautious optimism for local growers, says Jubinville Bryan Passifiume

ECA Review Reporter The 2013 growing season has all the makings of a banner year for local growers if conditions cooperate, so says a grain markets analyst speaking in Veteran on Friday. The 10th anniversary celebration of Eagle Agro held on Friday, January 11 featured more than a great dinner and a valuable networking opportunity for local growers. Journalist and farm market guru Mike Jubinville was on hand to give his thoughts on the current state of the

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world grain market and how it impacts local producers. Jubinvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message was one of cautious optimism and a call to keep an eye on what the rest of the world is doing. Keeping expectations in check is key, as is keeping current good fortunes in perspective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve reached some pretty high markets relative to history and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done this on the back of some pretty significant production problems by major world producers over the last few years,â&#x20AC;? Jubinville said. He went on to state that worldwide production is destined to eventually return to normal levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want people to be aware that the prices weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing today may not be the ones we see a year from now. We need to take steps to start protecting ourselves from that reality.â&#x20AC;? Part of Jubinvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice is to keep an open mind to future markets -- not only at home, but globally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We consider western Canada as an important producer of wheat when we actually represent about five per cent of global production,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re important, but the price of these markets will never be determined solely by what western Canadian conditions are.â&#x20AC;? While oilseed and pulse crops are popular and described by Jubinville as â&#x20AC;&#x153;always profitable,â&#x20AC;? he sees growers returning to a tried, tested and true staple of western Canada grain farming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wheat is starting to emerge again,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over the years, growers have gone so far on Canola that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve pushed their

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some of the Barnes cousins decided to enter a team in a mixed hockey tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mixedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meaning recreational hockey where there are at least two female players on the ice at all times. We had a blast! The next year we entered two more tournaments and the Barnes Barn Burners were up and running! Our team consists of mainly Barnes grandchildren and their spouses, in-laws and close friends. We all feel very strongly that the Brownfield Rink was where it all began so we want to do our part and help maintain this great facility so our children get the opportunity to carry on our family tradition of hockey in Brownfield. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in our blood. On January 25-26 2013, we are hosting the first annual Barnes Barn Burners mixed hockey tournament at the Coronation arena. All proceeds of the tournament and fundraising will go to the Brownfield skating rink. Funds raised will go towards general maintenance of the rink, as well as the purchase of new shovels and a much needed snow blower. There will be two games Friday night starting at 7 p.m. and six games Saturday starting at 10 a.m. We will have lots of great raffles and door prizes donated by the very supportive surrounding community. There will be a special childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s raffle as well as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuck a Puckâ&#x20AC;? event, in which every age and skill level can participate. Pucks will be available to purchase for $2 each. This will take place

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1) Stock Cows & Bred Heifers - following feeders. â&#x20AC;˘ 35 top RWF cows, bred Black Angus or Hereford - Dale Rider â&#x20AC;˘ 30 mixed Angus cross cows, bred Black â&#x20AC;˘ Plus more - Details to follow. 2) Cross Bar Anchor Ranch Red & Black Simmental Bull Sale - 12 Yearling Bulls - 3 - 1 1/2 Year Old Bulls 3) Complete Herd Dispersal - 68 Red Angus and Red Angus Limousin cross cows bred Limousin - March 15 calving - Top young cows plus 2 Limousin herd bulls - Jack & Madeline Chapman - Stettler

at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday. 403-578-2170 for more information on how We are also very excited to have three you can help. signed NHL jerseys sent home by our It will be a fun event for everyone of all local boys, Keaton Ellerby, Carey Price ages, so please come out, cheer on your and Shane Doan! A chance to win a local team and support the Brownfield jersey can be purchased for $5 per square. Rink! Squares are available for sale now. Shiana Younger The teams in the tournament are from Brownfield, Ab Alliance, Hardisty, Castor/Coronation Advertorial and The Barnes Barn Burners from Brownfield. For anyone interested, we are still happily accepting monetary donations or prize items for our raffle tables. Platinum sponsors SO005510 of $500 or more will Arts, culture, have their names recreation & inspiration. put on our new Outstanding lifestyle, sponsor board at amazing business opportunities. the Brownfield rink. Please call Shiana Younger at LQIR#FDPURVH FD Â&#x2021; Â&#x2021; FDPURVH FD

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REAL ESTATE KAMLOOPS B.C. Lake front property, .42 Acre Pinantan Lake. Water front cabin plus large lake view building lot. Ian Lyons 250-319-6351

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FEED AND SEED HEATED Canola, buying Green, Heated or Springthrashed Canola. Buying: oats, barley, wheat & peas for feed. Buying damaged or offgrade grain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Farm Pickupâ&#x20AC;? Westcan Feed & Grain, 1-877-2505252.

PETS LEARN to treat and care for Large and Small Animals. Animal Health Technology GPRC Fairview Campus. On campus residences and farm. Fairview, Alberta. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca/fairview. TROPICAL fish sale! All the products you need for your aquarium. Order online and receive 15% off with coupon code: FISH15. Sale ends January 27; www.petland.ca. 1-855839-0555.

BUSINESS OPPT WELL Established Towing Company in Drayton Valley. 6 trucks & roadside contracts. Will sell as whole or individually. Training available. Unlimited earning potential. Must see! Phone 780-6211622.

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WELL Established retail clothing business in Barrhead for sale. Serious inquiries only. 780-674-2018. SO you want to own your own newspaper! Well here is your chance. Two solely independent community newspapers for sale in Alberta. Can be run together or separately. Just write a cheque, walk in and take over. (Owners retiring). If interested, email: nattes3@yahoo.ca with your name and phone number and we will call you.

HELP WANTED SODBUSTERS Homestead in Hardisty is looking for chamber maids & cooks, full time & part time positions are available. Call 780-888-2774 for fax a resume to 780-8882770 NEED TO advertise? Province wide classifieds. Reach over 1 million readers weekly. Only $269. + GST (based on 25 words or less). Call this newspaper NOW for details or call 403-5784111. SUMMER Herbicide Applicator positions now available (4 - 6 months). Ace Vegetation is hiring for the 2013 season. Training provided, lots of hours, some travel required. Placements in AB, SK, BC. Starts May 1, 2013. Resume: acemail@acevegetation.com. Fax 780-9559426. MILLAR WESTERN at Boyle, Alberta is seeking safety-minded Log Haul Contractors for itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter logging program. Call Todd at 780689-6697 for details.

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AN Alberta construction company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780723-5051. FARM labourer & manager. Full-time position, modern mixed farm, near Calgary, Alberta. Housing supplied, excellent wages. Valid drivers licence, & cow/ calf experience required. Assets include mechanics, grain, welding, custom hay & seeding. Fax resume 403-335-0086. Phone 403-335-3694. PYRAMID Corporation is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780955-HIRE. LABOURER - Pilot truck driver to join crew at Holmes Building Movers, Stavely, Alberta. Applicants must have clean Class 5 licence, own transportation, be physically fit and conscientious. Send resume to fax 403-549-2191 or email: admin@holmesbuildingmovers.com. BAKOS NDT is hiring qualified CGSB Technicians in Whitecourt, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. Benefit package, signing bonus and profit sharing available. Email: admin@ bakosndt.com or call 1-888-763-5575.

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Email: admin@ecareview.com CLASS 1 Winch Tractor Operator and Journeyman Picker Operator required. Please fax resume and credentials to 780778-2918. For further information please call David 780-778-0422 in Whitecourt. TRENCHUK Cattle Co. has positions available at their feedlot in Smoky Lake, Alberta. Labourers/feedtruck drivers $17 - $22/hour. Feedlot Manager/Class 1 truck drivers/ mechanical $22 - $28/ hour, all depending on experience and qualifications. Housing available. Fax resume to 780-656-3962 or call William at 780-6560052. NEED a change? Looking for work? www.dreamscreatethefuture.ca in the Provost region, workers of all kinds are needed now! Visit our website today for more information.

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Heistad Home Furniture

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MORGAN Construction & Environmental Ltd. Looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Operators, Foremen & Labourers for work in oilfield & heavy civil construction projects. Competitive wages, full benefits & opportunity for year round work. Email resume: careers@mcel.ca. Fax 780-960-8930 or apply in person: 702 Acheson Road, Acheson, Alberta. BAKER and meatcutter required immediately at Drayton Valley Sobeys. Inquire at 780-542-4644 or send resume to kmaine1@ telus.net. PUT power into your career! As a Fairview Power Engineer. On-campus boiler lab. 4th Class-Part A 3rd Class. Affordable residences. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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HELP WANTED NOW located in Drayton Valley. BREKKAAS Vacuum & Tank Ltd. Wanted Class 1 & 3 Drivers, Super Heater Operators with all valid tickets. Top wages, excellent benefits. Please forward resume to: Email: dv@ brekkaas.com. Phone 780-621-3953. Fax 780-621-3959. HELLFIRE Suppression Services Inc. seeking full-time oilfield firefighting personnel for central Alberta location. Class 3 licence an asset. Willing to train the right applicant. Email resume: cbandravala@hellfiresuppression.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted. GET your foot in the garage door. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/ Heavy Duty Apprenticeships. GPRC Fairview Campus. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca. WELDERS are in great demand! 16 week welding program gives you First Period Apprenticeship skills. Includes 4 week work practicum. GPRC Fairview campus February 25, 2013. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca. GO TO your next job interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic skills. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program. Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca. SERVICE Masters Security has opportunities for Security Guard Couples: We specialize in remote oilfield manned security gate services in Alberta. Ideal for mature couples who are semi-retired, for year round or seasonal work opportunities that enable you to work together. Training is available & required. Apply with resume: Email: servicemasters@telus. net. Fax 403-3485681. SPEEDWAY Moving Systems requires O/O for our 1 ton and 3 ton fleets to transport RVs throughout North America. We offer competitive rates and Co. fuel cards. Paid by direct deposit. Must have clean criminal record and passport to cross border. 1-866736-6483; www. speedwaymovingsystems.com. EDMONTON based company looking to hire a qualified Field Clerk to assist with paperwork and maintain top safety standards during jobs. Prepare and present safety meeting each morning, file, organize, prepare and maintain all paperwork, assist Foreman when needed. Out of town work, drivers licence, top compensation, OT paid, accommodation provided. Fax 780488-3002; jobs@commandequipment.com.

HEAVY Construction Company requires Journeyman Mechanics to start asap. Must be familiar with all heavy equipment Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, etc. Competitive wage and superior benefit package. Required to work in shop in rural Winnipeg, Manitoba and on job sites. Email: karen@hmcl. ca. Fax 204-2249212. CENTRAL Peace Natural Gas Co-op Ltd. requires full-time Gas Utility Operator. Experience, safety tickets an asset. Clean valid driver’s licence required. Forward resume: cpngc@telusplanet.net. Fax 780864-2044. Mail: Box 119, Spirit River, T0H 3G0. JOURNEYMAN Automotive Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta) needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25. - $31./hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet. net. JOURNALISTS, Graphic Artists, Marketing and more. Alberta’s weekly newspapers are looking for people like you. Post your resume online. Free. Visit: www. awna.com/resumes_ add.php.

CAREER TRAINING GO to your next job interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic skills. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program. Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams. Gain 600 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www. gprc.ab.ca.

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now hiring Flexible Mature Staff for

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Starting wage $13.50/hour. Assistant Manager Payrate negotiable.

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Apply within or email stettaw@telus.net

Successful applicant will be self motivated, dependable and have knowledge of oilfield manufacturing equipment and materials. Excellent wage and competitive benefits.

Contact Neil 780.582.3900 n_thorsteinson@prismcorp.net

County of Stettler Job Opportunity Receptionist/Clerk The County of Stettler has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced professional who will bring innovative and effective administration skills to the position of Receptionist. Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance, the successful candidate would possess the following skills and education: • Serve as first point of contact for all front counter inquires • Handle general inquiries and requests • Manage phone system and promptly direct telephone calls • Provide cash receipting services • Handle incoming and outgoing mail • Accept deliveries • Address customer complaints and concerns • Strong Organization Skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; most notably Microsoft Word & Excel • Ability to prioritize deadlines and works well under pressure • Assisting with records management when required • Purchasing of office supplies when required • Occasional support to the Finance Department • Other duties as required. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours/week) The County of Stettler offers a competitive salary and a generous employer paid benefits package. The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal records check and drivers abstract. The competition will close on Please respond in confidence with your resume to: January 18, 2013. The County County of Stettler No. 6 appreciates all applications Attention: Christa Cornelssen, CGA however only those selected Box 1270 Stettler, AB T0C 2L0 for interview will be Fax: 403.742.1277 Email: ccornelssen@stettlercounty.ca contacted.

Paintearth Mine HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS We are now accepting resumes for full-time heavy equipment operators for employment starting in Spring 2013. The ideal candidates will have experience operating heavy equipment in a mining environment. Knowledge of safe and productive operation of equipment are an asset. Candidates will also possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Prairie Mines & Royalty offers a very competitive wage and benefit package. How to Apply: Interested candidate should submit their resume prior to January 31, 2013 to: We thank all candidates for their applications, PAINTEARTH MINE however, only those Human Resources selected for an interview BOX 730 will be contacted. We FORESTBURG, ALBERTA T0B 1N0 would kindly appreciate no phone calls. Fax: (403) 884-3001 EMAIL: careers.PEMSHM@prairiemines.com

Prism Integrated Solutions Inc. is currently hiring for the following positions:

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COMING EVENTS ROBBIE BURNS Celebration. Traditional haggis meal as well as roast beef. January 26, 2013 @ the Stettler Legion Hall. Please call 403-740-5556 for more information. ALCOHOLICS Anonymous Meetings. Saturdays, 8 pm, Coronation Evangelical Free Church basement. Call Bill 403-575-5131 or Kathy 403-578-3909. Mondays, 8 pm, Castor Lighthouse Church backroom. Call Jordan 403-884-2547 or Bruce 403-3078757 BROWNFIELD Community will host a mixed shower for Steven Elliott and Treena Goel on Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm. Ladies please bring lunch. The Les Elliott family have booked the hall following @ 9:00 pm. Join us for an evening of visiting and refreshments.

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CARDS OF THANKS THE FAMILY of Teddy Glazier wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the Black Diamond Hospital Staff for all they did for our Dad during his stay there. Also to Heather Caseley and the Coronation Funeral Home for their professional and courteous services. You were so helpful to the family and easy to work with. Thank you to all who brought food to the house, visits, emails and your presence at Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration of Life. Thanks so much to Pastor Terry Belcourt, Margaret and Barbie Evans and the Ladies of the Evangelical Free Church for providing lunch. As well Thank You to all who sent the beautiful floral arrangements and provided charitable donations in Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. We would also like to sincerely thank Tom Wraight and the Cemetery Board and Allan Smith. Your co-operation is most appreciated. Dad would have been honoured by all the kindness shown to our family. Sincerely The Teddy Glazier Family MY FAMILY and I would like to thank all our friends for the overwhelming show of love and support given to us during this time of sorrow. Thank you to my ladies for the cookie sale. Thank you Dr. Tolmie and staff for the wonderful care given to Bryan. This is an amazing community we live in. Sherry and all my family.

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Paintearth Lodge Paintearth Lodge is located in Castor, Alberta. We provide services for over 60 Residents, helping with their cleaning, cooking, maintenance, recreation and 24 hour security. Currently we have 30 employees, many of whom have reached and surpassed 20 years of dedicated employment.

Qualifications may include: First Aide, Safe Food Handlers Course, WHMIS but we are willing to train the right person.

Experience Preferred, but not necessary. On the job training is available. Must have class 5 drivers license. Call Terry at 403-578-3613 or email Lczcorotire@xplornet.ca

wanted for busy Health Food Store and Diagnostic Centre. We are looking for a full time and/or part time therapist with a minimum of 2200 hours required. Furnished room available for rent or work on a commission basis. Apply at Naturally Yours 4911 49th Ave. Stettler, AB TOC 2LO or fax resume to 403 742 2030

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If you are looking for a great place to work, job security, competitive wages, shift differential for nights and weekends, give Sylvia or Marcy a call @ 403-882-3244. Resumes can be dropped off at 4501-55th Ave, faxed to 403- 882-2714, or emailed to: paintearthlodge@wildroseinternet.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY M.D. of Provost No. 52 Maintenance & Caretaking Services Shorncliffe Lake Park The M.D. of Provost No. 52 is currently seeking a qualified individual to provide maintenance and caretaking services on a contract basis at Shorncliffe Lake Park during the Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operational season (May-October annually). The successful candidate will possess not only excellent mechanical, carpentry and people skills, but also have a strong work ethic and the ability to carry out multiple simultaneous tasks with minimal supervision. The position is responsible for the following duties: 1. Collection and administration of all camping fees within the Park. 2. Supervision of camping activity within the Park. 3. Grass cutting and general beautification throughout the Park. 4. Garbage collection. 5. Cleaning and sanitization of shower houses and washrooms, including coordination of septic pump-outs. 6. General facilities maintenance and painting. 7. Closing and opening the Park gates at 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., respectively. 8. Facilities booking. 9. Beach cleaning and maintenance. 10. Campsite and fire pit cleaning. 11. Equipment maintenance. 12. Minor tree trimming. 13. Other duties as may be required by the M.D. Administrator from time to time. Due to the intensive nature of the contract, it is crucial that the contractor be available on-site throughout the camping season. On-site housing is provided, for both seasonal and off-season occupancy. General equipment is also provided, and a valid Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is required. Interested parties are asked to submit an expression of interest to: Tyler Lawrason Administrator M.D. of Provost No. 52 Box 300 4504-53rd Avenue Provost, AB T0B 3S0 (780) 753-2434 tlawrason@mdprovost.ca This position will remain open until filled.

Tornado Hydrovacs, a division of Petrofield Industries is accepting resumes for:

Labourers, Industrial Painters, Sandblasters, and Welders (Journeyman or Apprentice). at our Manufacturing Facility located at 4102 44th ave, Stettler, AB. Willing to train if candidate has related basic skills or experience. Our Company has an enthusiastic, fast paced working environment with advancement for motivated individuals, and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume to hr@petrofield.com or Fax 403-742-5544

Castor Child Care Society Busy Beaver Daycare Is Accepting Resumes for

Level 1, 2 & 3 Child Care Workers Casual & Part-time

Obtain your Level l & 2 education - FREE - while you work Fax or send a resume to: Castor Child Care Society Box 952 Castor, Alberta TOC OXO Fax: 403-882-4143 Must be willing to obtain a Child Welfare Record Check, First Aid & a Criminal Records Check. Resumes accepted until January 25/13. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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